Maps? By richardv (Read 555 times)

[richardv]

Can you suggest a good mapping program that works. I used to use Mapquest but with Windows 10 or Chrome it doesn't work anymore. Most others will not work with Windows 10 with out giving $50 a year for upgrades and won't work with Chrome at all. I used to us Street and Trips but that took a hike with Windows 7.

I don't want to just use my Garmin to get there.

[rks]

Google Maps??

[richardv]

When Windows10 took over my machine it deleted much to include Google Maps and do a lot of damage to others. But I was able to download a new version last night and it works fairly well. I got the map I was desiring and printed it. Now to go on my little trip up to Green Bay.

[richardv]

I also got a suggestion to try Furkot.com. It does seem to work good but I will have to learn it first.

[rks]

Why is it, you don't like your Garmin? I've never used that brand before.....but I do have an entry level (think I paid $59) Tomtom....no updates included, but it is a great little device. I see now they are available for less than $100 with lifetime updates. Sure would have made life easier back in my trucking days.....at that time, I had to go to Walmart for a new atlas every year.....and still missed a whole lot of turns/driveways/side streets, trying to find some warehouse in the dark.

These little navigation devices have it all over maps or written directions.

[richardv]

It worked well today even though I chose a different route and there are many changes since it was new, 12 years ago. But how do you use one to figure out the journey at your desk before leaving and letting it tell you where to go? The sub-division I wanted to go see was just farm fields when I lived in Green Bay, WI back in my college years. 1968-1971. Lots of new stuff, especially "round-abouts"